I would like to apologise to my American friends for the picture I posted the other day.

When I took the (over?) dramatic step of changing my Username it was to try and rid myself of baggage I had accumulated over the months since I first joined.Then I go and do it again.

I tend to forget too often that just because something is acceptable to me,then it ought to be acceptable to others.This is a selfish point of view to take,and I apologise for any offence.

Tony

I'm not American but . I'm sure this feeling will be shared by them...

And now please, will you take away that awful photo!!  

It may have been bad taste Tony, but it was very funny! I had tears in my eyes! It is easy to offend people without meaning too though. Our American friends have to remember that we are equally appalled by the events of 9/11, (but can't resist a joke).....

And Nachos right, drop the family portrait!

Didn't see the photo Tony, but I salute you for your apology.

For too many, "sorry" does indeed seem to be the hardest word!

What photo?

Damn I always miss out on the fun things in life

If your man enough to dare to make mistakes, and admit to them, than it is ok with me.

aw...

Group hug!

Now, doesn't that make you feel a whole lot better?

Yep -- it takes guts to apologize, especially publicly.

(I must be fearless, I've had to apologize so often around here....)

Good on ya, Tony!

Missed the fun again...

Throw my hug and salute in there, too, all the best to you, Tony 

Tony R wrote: I would like to apologise to my American friends for the picture I posted the other day. When I took the (over?) dramatic step of changing my Username it was to try and rid myself of baggage I had accumulated over the months since I first joined.Then I go and do it again. I tend to forget too often that just because something is acceptable to me,then it ought to be acceptable to others.This is a selfish point of view to take,and I apologise for any offence. Tony

Thanks for the apology. I did become angry when I saw it, and probably a little defensive too. But your apology meant a lot, so thanks- no hard feelings.   

The offending picture is found here Tuxon and Manunkind!

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7017&PN=1 - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7017&a mp;PN=1

hope wrote: it seems to me that if yu wanted to rid yourself of unwanted baggage accumulated from your old username you would have changed your avatar as well, reed..... also, you should apologize not to americans but all of humankind...anyone who can find amusement and comedy in a tragedy of that magnitude is in need of serious resensitizing ....further, if yu want to outlive your nefarious past, why did you attack me without provocation on the horticulture thread? calling me "the enemy"....seems like it is you who is the troll, and who just cannot help but stir up schism, ever wonder why you had to change your username ?

Shut the Heck up Troll!...

Tony......not that one tasteless pic would ever change my mind about ya. Tony R is the sh*ts....and that is a good thing.

Tony:

Personally, even as an American, I was not offended by your photo.  Still, if you feel the need or wish to apologize, you have my forgiveness as well...

Peace.

Easy Livin wrote: Didn't see the photo Tony, but I salute you for your apology. For too many, "sorry" does indeed seem to be the hardest word!

Hi Bob , this is the one of the front lawn thread.

Well Tony , it did have me unwillingly smirk also, but it was not as funny regarding the context , of course!

Even worse is someone putting those things on his front lawn to prove his patriotism and maybe his fanaticism (up to fundamentalism! .....EEEEEhmmmmm.... I may be pushing it a bit there)

As Bob says , saying sorry is tough for some people.

hope wrote: it seems to me that if yu wanted to rid yourself of unwanted baggage accumulated from your old username you would have changed your avatar as well, reed..... also, you should apologize not to americans but all of humankind...anyone who can find amusement and comedy in a tragedy of that magnitude is in need of serious resensitizing ....further, if yu want to outlive your nefarious past, why did you attack me without provocation on the horticulture thread? calling me "the enemy"....seems like it is you who is the troll, and who just cannot help but stir up schism, ever wonder why you had to change your username ?

I have read that thread and Tony R clearly thought that you are Hoprlevre! You stated so yourself! In that case his comments are justified!
    If you are not Hopelevre, I cannot think of a reason that you claimed you were!

hope wrote: it seems to me that if yu wanted to rid yourself of unwanted baggage accumulated from your old username you would have changed your avatar as well, reed..... also, you should apologize not to americans but all of humankind...anyone who can find amusement and comedy in a tragedy of that magnitude is in need of serious resensitizing ....further, if yu want to outlive your nefarious past, why did you attack me without provocation on the horticulture thread? calling me "the enemy"....seems like it is you who is the troll, and who just cannot help but stir up schism, ever wonder why you had to change your username ?

I feel sorry for you too.

I didnt have to change it-I wanted to change it.
I believed posting in my real name would make me more responsible for my posts. I enjoy the lighter side of life but also am a passionate person.I feel strongly that anonymous cowards can attack others for absolutely no reason and then feel smug about it.

Alucard wrote: Doctor Reed and Mister Tony!

I never had problems with either sides of Tony. As Far As I am concerned He is always a gentleman with a good sense of humour.

I'll that enveloppe now, in a plain white enveloppe in my mailbox, Tony!

RL/TR is a wonderful guy indeed.

Used five pound notes for me please, or a cheque made out to cash.

Easy Livin wrote: RL/TR is a wonderful guy indeed. Used five pound notes for me please, or a cheque made out to cash.

Cash who?

You mean George Roper